Author Archives: lara ramos

pink eye8

* one of the boldest trends coming out in beauty for spring 2013 is pink eyeshadow. we’re seeing shades from baby pink to fuchsia in shimmer and matte, appearing in both cream and powder formulas. i’m not going to lie … Continue reading

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trish mcevoy beauty booster tinted moisturizer2

my face has a new obsession. trish mcevoy’s beauty booster tinted moisturizer is my favorite skin perfecter of the moment. it feels cool and smooth going on after my moisturizer, glides over my skin and  has just the right amount of … Continue reading

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show me your lip bomb, olivia0

name: olivia hayward internet home: olivia is the talented designer + entrepreneuress behind mane message she says: crazy that all of these lip products are constantly with me! i feel like some of these rotate in and out, but a few are true staples. … Continue reading

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clinique ‘moisture surge’ overnight mask15

my dermatologist taught me that skin is the most primed and ready to receive treatments of any kind at night. that’s because it’s the time when skin naturally works to repair and rebuild itself. your masks and creams are more … Continue reading

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emerald nails8

i know i’m not the only one seeing green. ever since pantone named emerald the color of the year for 2013, greens have been everywhere from teals and kellies to jades and shamrocks. i love the way that kermit’s favorite … Continue reading

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anthropologie albeit lipstick in peony6

i got a few inquiries about the lipstick i’m wearing in my burberry body post. the shade was purchased on a whim at anthropologie and has become a fast favorite. anthro’s own line of albeit lipsticks come in six vintage-inspired … Continue reading

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boom boom brow bar ‘boostier’ powder6

i love lines that do one thing really well. focused, specialty brands never fail to impress me and a great example of one that has wowed me time after time is boom boom brow bar. they do brows exceptionally well … Continue reading

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nomaterra dc fragrance + launch party4

created by former glamour editor and her chemist hubby in brooklyn, nomaterra is the perfect combination of beauty and wanderlust. the line currently consists of three fragrances – east hampton, miami, and washington dc – and each scent has its … Continue reading

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golden globes beauties15

i love to go beauty gazing on the red carpet from my couch. while the awards for best of the year in tv and film were being doled out, i was hard at work whittling down my choices for best … Continue reading

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show me your lip bomb, sharona2

name: sharona she says: love this project! here’s what I carry – so many!! if you haven’t tried the c.o. bigelow, i highly recommend it!! number of products: 7 the bomb:  c.o. bigelow my favorite lip balm, $7.50 aquaphor healing … Continue reading

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